Review of Zero Dark Thirty (2012) by Dante V — 01 Dec 2013
"Zero Dark Thirty" is a very insightful depiction of the manhunt for Osama bin laden. I particularly admired it for its lack of triumphalism and sanctimonious patriotism. A film like "Zero Dark Thirty" could have easily turned into a piece of wartime propaganda but it didn't. This is a movie that presents this manhunt as a situation with a large grey area. The viewer definitely cannot look at this movie and say "Muslims are bad" and "Americans are good." This is especially true with the film's portrayal of torture and the manner in which the last few moments of the film were crafted.
The death of bin laden was by no means cathartic. No huge celebration, no happy moment where the Seals revel in their deed. Instead we are given a long headshot of Maya (Jessica Chastain) with tearful eyes feeling the effects of what her 10 year manhunt has yielded.
Overall, this is a great film and it was done in good taste. Definitely a must-see for anyone interested films based on historical events or for anyone who just enjoys a good movie.
This review of Zero Dark Thirty (2012) was written by Dante V on 01 Dec 2013.
Zero Dark Thirty has generally received very positive reviews.
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